Bys I don't understand what wood you're noticing, i don't sense new wood at all! Superb complexity and exuberance in both nose and palate, $17 bottle? This can easily compete around $30. Great spiciness, robust black cherries, herbs and intense tuscan florality. Quite long in finish, with classy sinewy tannins. A slight note of chocolate on nose, but seems more from ripe merlot to me than excessive oak. Hides 15% very well, finishes vibrant and spicy. 45 merlot, 40 cab sauv 15 sangioveto. 2010 vintage. — 10 years ago
So nice. One of my stand-bys. Rich and flavorful. Not sweet but not too dry. Hearty balance. — 10 years ago
Dan Whalen
Since visiting Cline, I've been turned on to Zinfandel. This is one of my stand bys - always enjoy it. Enjoying it today with some barbecue pulled pork. — 8 years ago